baked chocolate pie

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Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on May 17, 2016

This is a pie my ex-husband loved. It originally came on a phone bill that my grandmother had tucked away.....seems they would include a recipe with the phone bill way back when!! The 4 hour chilling time is not included in the prep time.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 1 9-inch pie

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 - eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 - one-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 can evaporated milk, (12 ounce can)
  • 1 - unbaked 9" pie shell
  • - whipped cream, for garnish

How To Make baked chocolate pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375°. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; add eggs and vanilla, stirring well. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Combine chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until the chocolate and butter melt, stirring occasionally. Gradually add milk, beating with a wire whisk until well blended. Add the egg mixture, stirring well to combine.
  • Step 3
    Pour the chocolate mixture into the pie shell. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes. Let cool slightly. Chill at least 4 hours. Garnish, if desired.

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Category: Pies
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Sugar

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